Cate's Diary

Hi Cate! Your days sound so wonderful! I wish I could play golf but I'm positively hopeless. I am so intrigued by the protein balls you mentioned...I will have to do some research into these!
 
Hi, Dot. I'll have to do some research into protein balls too :blush5:. I thought I would leave the mixture & put it on a tray & just sprinkle some coconut on top. I thought it would set ok. It didn't. I threw it all in a bowl & threw it back in the fridge. I'll drop a few hints &, hopefully, G will turn it into balls tomorrow while I'm at golf. Food preparation/cooking is not my forte! On the other hand, I do love eating good food. It's lucky I married a very good cook!
I had a good day today. We had a meeting this morning before the Vet's golf. It was my 1st as Secretary/Treasurer & it went well. I was nervous, but apparently it didn't show. G & I wanted the Vet's to pay for an extension of the clubhouse & it was approved. Between us, we did most of the talking & for someone who is terrified of speaking in public or in front of a group I actually feel quite proud of myself. I have learned to do the cash book, prepare a financial statement & run a meeting. It feels like an achievement. It wasn't as daunting as I thought it would be.
I visited Mum & did Tai Chi with her.
I have got through my "fast day" fairly well so far. It's 5.15pm & I have eaten <200 cals.
G won the golf day today.
I am playing again tomorrow, so that will be twice in 3 days :)
Life feels pretty good, touch wood!
 
I need to knuckle down again. Having only done 1 fast day per week for 3 weeks, I regained 3kg. Yes, three kilos. I did a fast yesterday & am .5kg lighter but I actually feel really fat. I know I'm not, but I also feel bloated & uncomfortable. I know I can do this, but it doesn't stop it being bloody annoying. G was out at 8-ball last night & I foolishly ate a small packet of cheese flavoured popcorn. I shop on Tuesdays, while I'm fasting & that is a big mistake. Why, oh why did I buy it? I don't even like popcorn! :eek: I'm giving the rest away.
I'm about to head off to golf again soon. There's a big frost.

Breakfast- 2 slices GF toast, with 1/2 an avocado, 1 boiled egg, some rhubarb chutney & a little low-fat mayo. Half a pot of black espresso coffee.
Lunch- a banana, cup of home-made hare & veg soup & 1 small tub yoghurt.
Dinner tonight- Roast chicken & veg, fruit platter.
I'll log it in MFP tonight. I need to stick to my TDEE on non fast days & only 500 cals on the other 2 & I need to do 2 fast days every week!
I'm a bit annoyed with myself this morning.
 
Cate - Pairing up with someone who cooks well is amazing. My fiancé is an amazing cook...I am so fortunate. Let us know how the protein balls turn out! They sound delicious. Sorry you are feeling frustrated. I think the way we feel in our own bodies is one of the biggest motivators. I hate being uncomfortable. You'll get back on track, be patient with yourself! Hope you have a great day!
 
I hate how fast the numbers on the scale go up as soon as we pay less attention. Ok, I only have all the attention or none at all, so in my case it´s pretty logical, but I´m sure you eat pretty sensibly even when you´re a bit more relaxed.
 
Thanks, Dot & LaMa. I have had a good day. The golf was only just OK, but at least I was out there playing golf. The scales go up for me the second I stop paying attention. It is really frustrating, but that's how it is. I know that I have to stay vigilant. Sometimes I rail against it & relax, but I never pig out or go overboard with my food. That's why I get annoyed occasionally about it. It's not an easy thing to accept. I do hate feeling uncomfortable & I have to fix that.
G has "fixed" the protein balls, but I haven't tried one yet. I'll have one after dinner, with our fruit platter.
G has a pre-op ap't tomorrow in town & I hope to get a haircut. I feel like a shaggy dog. He has to go for a Prostrate biopsy next Monday :(
I think he will be fine. He has a very cautious & careful specialist, so I am not worried.
My diary is where I am most honest about how I feel about almost everything. I wish I had been "myself" more when I was younger. I used to be afraid to let people see the "real" me. I think I was afraid that if I said what I thought no-one would like me. That's sad really.
I do love this space & I feel more open in my everyday life now, because of the confidence I have gained, by typing in here. It's funny really.
Anyhow, I had better go before I bore you to tears, much love xoxo Cate
 
:D You clearly don't know much about boredom. Was that the shield going up? I was just going to say how much I loved your post! Being able to be genuine is worth so much.
 
Hi Cate! Positive thoughts to you with regard to his biopsy. A great, caring doctor makes the world of different.

I so appreciate your note about being yourself. I struggle with the same things too, and I constantly tell myself I will regret it if I don't live the life I want to and be the person I want to be. But of course, it is never to late to be that person!

Hope you have a great day!

~Dot
 
Well spotted LaMa. I did just put that old protective, negative shield up for a minute there. Thanks for picking me up on it LaMa & thank you for almost saying how much you loved my post. Honesty & openness is really important to me. xoxo
Thanks Dot. You just posted while I was typing in here. I think it is really important to be ourselves & not be the person we might think others want us to be. It doesn't mean being selfish & totally self-centred, but it does mean having a strong sense of self-worth & believing that you matter & what you think matters. Thanks for your positive thoughts re G's biopsy. I do feel optimistic about it. I'm glad doctors are more careful about certain things than they used to be. We are lucky to still have a good health care system in Australia, even though, like everywhere funding keeps being cut. I do feel lucky.
Lots of love to everyone. I had better get going, xoxo Cate
 
Hi Charlotte. I'm quite looking forward to our trip to Melbourne now that we are organised. We will have time to just wander around as well as catching up with old friends at the footy & lunch with them & others on the Sunday at their home. J is an excellent cook.
We just got back from town & G has had an ECG, blood test, urine test, BP test.....& is ready to go in on Monday morning for the biopsy, which he'll have under general anaesthetic. He'll be right.
I did some shopping while he was at the hospital- bought a new SB doona for the GK's, lots of Vitamins on special(Magnesium, D3, Turmeric, 2000mg Omega 3), coffee beans, had a haircut(razor cut) , got the car washed & we're back home in time to have a pot of herbal tea & pick the GK's up off the school bus. They're staying for dinner, which will be nice. We're having a home day tomorrow :)
 
Wow, are you ever a busy person, Cate? Must keep you healthy and active though, which is a good thing. I hope the biopsy turns out all right. Positive thoughts coming G's way!
 
Hi Cowboy. It's funny because I don't feel like a busy person. G & I are both fairly active & healthy though I think. I feel like having a very lazy day today, though. I'm having a second fast for the week today. I'll wait until midday before having anything other than my usual half a pot of black espresso.
I'll just have some celery, cucumber & a boiled egg for lunch & then a small dinner of cold meat & hot veg & will stay under 500 cals for the day. I'm going to do another one Sunday as G will hardly be eating anything in readiness for the biopsy. I have to drop him off at the hospital by 7am Monday & am going to treat myself to a breakfast at a totally gluten-free cafe in town. They have delicious food.
Our son's wood heater is blocked(the new one we had put in recently!) & G just rang the heating company. We are going to go down to D's house & try to fix it. Everything is simple to people who know what they're doing. Wish us luck!
 
Good luck :) Both with the heater and your fast day. Isn´t it nice that there are so many specialty food places these days, catering to folks who have trouble not busting their guts at normal cafés? It´s a shame it´s necessary, of course, but I am glad that awareness is growing.
 
Thanks, LaMa. We couldn't fix the heater :( Rang the company back & the manager was very unhelpful & quite rude. He said to ring the guy who installed it. When I asked if the warranty covered it, he said probably not. :argue: I was not happy!
We came home, & phoned the installer, & had to leave a message. The secretary rang about 2 hours later to say he doesn't have the time to come have a look as he's too busy installing new heaters & suggested ringing someone else. She didn't offer any suggestions as to who.
G did not want to ask a neighbour, who is VERY handy, but I talked him into it. We are waiting for him to get home & G will go down to our son's place. Hopefully, he'll be able to fix it. It's brand new!
We bought a good heater so that D & the GK's would be safe & warm. The old one was a bit scary & ineffective. It is really annoying.
OK. I'm getting myself crabby again, so had better go. I would love to have a glass of red wine :eek: I would also love to eat something else. Having today as a fast day maybe wasn't such a good idea.
G's biopsy has been postponed too- for a month!
 
:( fingers crossed for the handy neighbor fixing the heater - that manager has quite the nerve! Getting health stuff postponed is always stressful, too. Even if you weren't too worried it has a tendency to creep into your mind. Best go do something fun with G on Monday to celebrate not having anything to do.
 
Sending tons of good vibes for the biopsy! Hope the heater gets sorted out as well. Yes, I don't think I could have a Friday or Saturday be my fast day...haha.

Hugs!!
 
Sorry about all these upsets Cate...it really bugs me out when companies don't provide a good customer service. When we have to buy things they are always up there, on you - pushing such and such product, but once a purchase is made...and I do see this as a problem ALL AROUND THE WORLD, they seem to be less prone to help you out if things turn awry with purchased product, WTH...I find it downright disrespectful specially within 1yr of purchase, the least they can do is treat you kindly and recommend another place who would be able to assist (I doubt it they really didn't know of anyone to recommend you to).

Hope everything turns out Ok with G's biopsy as well, not a fan of when things are postponed. =(

Sending you a big hug and wishes of a wonderful weekend!

Xoxox
 
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